"Music is intrinsically part of the human condition. Through the committed study of a musical instrument, one can not only enhance life with a wealth of beautiful music, but also improve achievement across the board. Skills in reading/decoding, memorization, finger/hand coordination, proper posture, relaxed breathing, active listening, mathematical subdivision, emotional expression, teamwork, responsibility, foreign language and history, just to name a few, are exercised repetitively."

Oberlin College, Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance and Master of Music in Teaching. Past performance experience includes solo and ensemble appearances with the Rome Festival Orchestra and Siena Orchestra in Italy, the Aspen Festival Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Opera Orchestra in Colorado, the 92nd Street Y in New York City, and the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony right here in Westchester.